Recently, Binance has continuously announced several key operational adjustments, coupled with the spread of market panic, making it a hot topic in the crypto community. So how should retail investors position themselves in a panic-stricken market?
🔥 One, Binance platform dynamics: leverage cleanup, fee adjustments, and new token listings
1. Large-scale removal of leveraged trading pairs
Binance will remove several leveraged trading pairs on August 8th at 14:00 (UTC+8), including:
Full Margin: DOGS/FDUSD, MOVE/FDUSD, MANTA/FDUSD, PEOPLE/FDUSD
Isolated Margin: DOGS/FDUSD, PEOPLE/FDUSD
Key Moment Reminder:
August 5th, 9:00 (UTC): Suspension of lending for related currency pairs
August 8th, 9:00 (UTC): Forced liquidation of open positions not closed
This move may indicate an upgrade in the platform's risk control for low liquidity tokens; partners holding leveraged positions in these tokens need to urgently prepare for forced liquidation risks.
2. Zero fee benefits for VIP users
From August 12th to October 11th, Binance will launch zero Maker/Taker fee activities for VIP 2-9 users and spot market makers for four trading pairs: BNB/USDC, ADA/USDC, TRX/USDC, XRP/USDC.
🚀 Two, a large number of airdrops are coming online; pay attention to the timing and allocate points wisely.
🌊 Three, market panic spreads: whale sell-off and retail investors cutting losses
Whales accelerate exit: Binance's recent daily net inflow exceeds 7,000 BTC (continuously rising since July), with the exchange whale ratio surpassing 0.70, indicating selling pressure dominated by large holders.
Retail panic selling: Short-term holders (STH) cut losses of 40,000 BTC in a single day, reaching the peak since mid-July, pushing BTC prices below $115,000.
ETF fund outflow: The U.S. Bitcoin ETF saw an outflow of $812 million in a single day, undermining institutional confidence.
When whales and retail investors sell off simultaneously, the market often approaches a temporary bottom. Do you think this implies an opportunity is near?
⚠️ Four, hidden risks in August: $2.5 billion token unlock impact
This month will see the concentrated unlocking of tokens such as SUI ($1.26 billion), ENA ($680 million), APT ($420 million), with a total value exceeding $2.5 billion. Historical patterns indicate that a sudden increase in circulation often triggers selling pressure, especially as market sentiment is weak, and the liquidity of altcoins may further dilute. So partners holding these tokens should keep a close eye on prices and avoid being caught off guard!
Lastly, I consulted a master about how to approach the crypto market in August; the master gave me two pieces of advice:
‘A gentleman aims to achieve his ambitions with unwavering faith’: I believe he means that during market downturns, one must execute strategies with conviction to avoid being shaken by short-term noise.
‘If you miss the opportunity, do not regret; adjust your position in time to grasp the next round of volatility.’
Finally, I hope everyone can make money in August! 💰🔥